Volkswagen Polo Radiator Problems

Problems mentioning the Radiator on the Volkswagen Polo
Strange Overheating/Starting Problems
1991 Fox 1043cc, Petrol, Injection
Posted: Nov 27, 2007
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Car overheating
1996 1.4
Posted: Dec 11, 2007
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Stalling for first few minutes
1999 1.4 L
Posted: Oct 29, 2009
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Overheating
1999 1.4 CL
Posted: Apr 11, 2011
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Problem starting when left for half hour
1998 1.9d
Posted: Jan 16, 2009
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Boiling
1998 1ltr
Posted: Jul 7, 2013
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The headlamps have stopped working,
2013 1.2
Posted: Jan 11, 2021
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What problems can be caused by a faulty Radiator?

Check Engine warning light showing on dashboard

The dashboard warning light showing on this page (or one very similar, sometimes a slightly different shape or colour) has appeared on the dashboard and doesn't go off when the car is running.

Engine temperature is higher than normal

The engine temperature reading on the dashboard gauge is noticeably higher than usual. It doesn't seem to be caused by sitting in traffic on a hot day, it is generally just higher all the time.

Coolant leaking onto floor under car

On inspection underneath the car there is a puddle of coolant, the liquid is clear in colour and the texture is not like oil.

Steam coming from engine area

After the engine has been running there is steam coming from underneath the bonnet. The steam is white in colour.